Synergistic Hollow Structure Design and Defect Engineering in Dandelion‐Like α‐MnO <sub>2</sub> for Superior Radar‐Infrared Compatible Camouflage
Radar-infrared compatible materials have emerged as a pivotal research focus on developing next-generation multispectral stealth technologies. However, achieving high-performance compatible stealth in a single integrated coating remains a significant challenge. This study proposes the design of a unique ion-modulated α-MnO<sub>2</sub> with a dandelion-like hollow structure, which functions as a promising filler to achieve superior radar-infrared compatible stealth property in a single-layer coating using epoxy resin as the binder. The intriguing phenomenon is primarily attributed to the synergistic effects of multitiered hollowness and defects induced by low-valence cation doping, which enhance polarization loss behaviors and further reduce thermal conductivity. As a result, the remarkably broadband microwave absorption (RL←10 dB) of 8.9 GHz is achieved, covering most of X/Ku bands. Meanwhile, the thermal conductivity coefficient (λ) of the coating is prominently reduced from 0.59 to 0.31 W m<sup>-1</sup> K<sup>-1</sup>, with actual thermal radiation signals being visually suppressed. Therefore, this work presents a significant solution to address the inherent microwave absorption incompatibility of conventional thermal insulation coatings, offering a new strategy in exploring advanced multispectral stealth materials.
Authors
- Liu Hon (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-2560-6282)
- Guizhou Xu
- Feng Xu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5802-7925)
- Guangbin Ji (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5782-1588)
- Yuqing Bai (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0009-0009-4470-7503)
- Chuyang Liu (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-1776-1204)
- Yujing Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-8534-8596)
- Yilin Zhang (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-5390-4116)
- Xiaopeng Li (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3230-1249)
- Liang Yan
Institutions
- Nanjing University of Science and Technology (CN)
- Hangzhou Dianzi University (CN)
- Nanjing University of Aeronautics and Astronautics (CN)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Advanced Materials
- Published
- 2025-10-16
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.1002/adma.202512477
- Citations
- 2
- Primary Topic
- Electromagnetic wave absorption materials
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 0.85